Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 4 May 2025.
Inspection history · 11
4 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8128292
30 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8126307
28 April 2025
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8121275
25 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8120629
21 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8116411
23 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7869343
20 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7867654
9 April 2023
In-Service Inspection · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7665172
6 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7664277
6 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7664464
15 July 2016
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5940167
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Speed and distance indicator
Issued 4 May 2025
No resolution recorded
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Vessel self reported inoperable speed log on notice of arrival.
74SOLAS(20)I-11/(a)
40ac
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 5 May 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 18 July 2016
Resolved
0710; Drills as far as practicable shall be conducted as if they were an actual emergency. Crew failed first fire drill due to lack of boundary cooling, poor communication an lack of knowledge of proper procedures, 74 SOLAS (14) III-18.3.4, 10C.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 July 2016
Resolved 18 July 2016
Resolution: After short meeting with the [name withheld] and [name withheld] a second drill was held, which they passed.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Key Shipboard Operations Plans/Instructions
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
2555; The company and ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. Due to the listed objective evidence, the Port State Control Officer questions the adequacy of the vessel’s Safety Management System under the International Safety Management Code. An external Audit is recommended to be conducted prior to departure by the flag state or, See Narrative.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: NKK provided report of ISM audit and identified 03 non-conformities with due date of 1AUG2016.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
2120; Every ship 100 gross tons and above shall carry a Garbage Management Plan which the crew shall follow. The plan shall provide written procedures for collecting, storing, processing, and disposing of garbage. Vessel has a plan but it is not being followed by the crew, which is resulting in mixed garbage. Food and other items were found in the galley. Color coding of cans were, See Narrative.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified to the satisfaction of NKK, as indicated in Class Report.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Logs/Records
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
2510; Vessel must maintain a Ballast Water Management (BWM) Plan that has been developed specifically for the vessel and will allows those responsible to understand and follow it. Vessel currently does not have a complete BWM Plan. Ship’s staff was unaware of the requirement for the vessel to have and follow the guidance of IMO Resolution 207(62) for the documentation of bio-fouling, 33CFR2050(g).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified to the satisfaction of NKK, as indicated in Class Report.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
0750; Means shall be provided for decreasing the probability of ignition. "A-0’ doors leading to the galley do not close. Door heading from the workshop to Electrical workshop does not close properly, which will allow the passage of fire and smoke, 74 SOOLAS (14) II-2/9.4.1.1.2, 17A/C. .
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified to the satisfaction of NKK, as indicated in Class Report.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Flame Detectors
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
0715; The function of fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems shall be periodically tested to the satisfaction of the Administration. Vessel does not have appropriate means of testing flame detectors in Engine Room. Crew members are using lighter for testing, 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/14.2.2.1, 17A/C.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified to the satisfaction of NKK, as indicated in Class Report.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Safety Orientation
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
1400; The machinery, boilers, other pressure vessels and associated piping and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Valves for ballast line are leaking in the pipe tunnel. Valves have been ordered, but not under the ship guidance for ISM. Crew has been entering the space, but confined space entry forms and risk, See Narriative.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified to the satisfaction of NKK, as indicated in Class Report.
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
1400; After any survey of the ship under Article 14 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structure, equipment, arrangements, material or scantlings covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. In forward Engine Room on the port side, there are two brackets that are buckled and a small indent on the side shell, ICLL Article 15, 17A/C.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Deficiency was issued a Condition of Class by NKK, as indicated in Class Report. Due date: 3MAR2019.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
0799; Two spare charges shall be provided for each breathing apparatus. Air cylinders are being sent ashore for recharging. Vessel’s compressor onboard is not working. Adequate means for fresh air must also be provided, 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/10.2.5, 17A/C.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Condition of Class: before carrying dangerous goods under DG Certificate, the additional air cylinder is to be provided as soon as possible but no later than 18 SEP 2016.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
1705; Every ship 400 gross tons and above shall carry onboard a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan. The plan shall be prepared and based on the guidelines developed by the organization and shall have the list of authorities to be contacted in the event of an oil pollution incident. Vessel does not have local port contacts or local interests as stated in the ship’s plan, MARPOL I/37.2.4, 40A/C.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 31 July 2016
Resolved 11 April 2023
Resolution: Verified SOPEP - Deficiency cleared
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type II
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
0330; The marine sanitation device must be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Vessel is not completing daily, weekly, monthly, or semi-annual checks, and the ship has no kits to test effluent, 33CFR159.121(b) 40A/C.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 31 July 2016
Resolved 11 April 2023
Resolution: Deficiency cleared.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
1400; The machinery, boilers, other pressure vessels and associated piping and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Ship service Generator #3 is leaking excessive oil from various places. Fresh water drain above the shaft is patched and leaking, 74 SOLAS (14)II-1/26 &II-2/4.1, 17A/C.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Condition of Class: maintenance work for #3 generator to be completed by 18SEP2016.
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 4.1.3-Comprehensive Annual Inspections
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
2510; Records of comprehensive annual vessel inspections are required by the EPA’a Vessel General Permit. The vessel did not complete weekly or annual inspections as required by VGP, 4.1.3/4.2, 10C. Charles S. Curtian, [email withheld], Sector San Francisco, [phone withheld].
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 July 2016
Resolved 15 July 2016
Resolution: Captain was not aware of the VGP inspection requirements. Reviewed VGP requirements with him, [name withheld] and Chief Engineer.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Medical Fitness
Issued 15 July 2016
Resolved
0299; Administrations shall take account of the danger posed by fatigue. All persons assigned as officer in charge of a watch shall be provided with a rest period. Parties, when establishing standards of medical fitness for seafarers as required by Regulation I/9, shall take into account any impairment that will limit the ability of the seafarer to effectively perform his/her, See Narriative.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 20 July 2016
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified to the satisfaction of NKK, as indicated in Class Report. 2/E will depart ship or go ashore for medical examination.